Dance This Bachata
Choreographer: Melissa Lau (NZ) - January 2021
Step Sheet
Styling: bachata (i.e. soft movement of hip lifting when foot taps)
Dance begins after approx.16 seconds (on the word "corazon")
FWD R-L-R, TOUCH, BACK, FWD TOUCH, BACK, FWD TOUCH
1, 2, 3, 4Walk forward on R-L-R, tap L beside R (12:00)
5, 6, 7, 8Step L back, tap R in place, step R back, tap L in place
FWD, FWD ½ TURN, SIDE, TOUCH, BACK, TOUCH, FWD, TOUCH
1, 2, 3, 4Step down on L, turn ½ left stepping R back (6:00), step L to side, tap R beside L
5, 6, 7, 8Step R back, tap L beside R, step L fwd, tap R beside L
SIDE, TOGETHER, SIDE, TOUCH, ROLLING VINE-POINT
1, 2, 3, 4Step R to side, step L next to R, step R to side, tap L beside R
5, 6, 7, 8Turn ¼ left stepping L fwd (3:00), turn ½ left stepping R back, turn ¼ left stepping L to side, point R to side (6:00)
JAZZ BOX CROSS ¼ RIGHT, HIP SWAYS, STOMP UP-FLICK
1, 2, 3, 4Cross R over L, turn ⅛ right stepping L back, turn ⅛ right stepping R to side, cross L over R (9:00)
5, 6, 7, 8Step R to side swaying hips right, sway hips left recovering weight on L, stomp R lightly beside L keeping weight on L, brush R flicking heel backwards
* ENDING: on last wall, dance up to 28 counts, add 4 counts to finish at the front
SIDE MAMBO ½ RIGHT, TOUCH
1, 2, 3, 4Step R to side swaying hips right (6:00), recover on L turning ¼ right, turn ¼ right stepping R to side, tap L beside R
Dance begins after approx.16 seconds (on the word "corazon")
FWD R-L-R, TOUCH, BACK, FWD TOUCH, BACK, FWD TOUCH
1, 2, 3, 4Walk forward on R-L-R, tap L beside R (12:00)
5, 6, 7, 8Step L back, tap R in place, step R back, tap L in place
FWD, FWD ½ TURN, SIDE, TOUCH, BACK, TOUCH, FWD, TOUCH
1, 2, 3, 4Step down on L, turn ½ left stepping R back (6:00), step L to side, tap R beside L
5, 6, 7, 8Step R back, tap L beside R, step L fwd, tap R beside L
SIDE, TOGETHER, SIDE, TOUCH, ROLLING VINE-POINT
1, 2, 3, 4Step R to side, step L next to R, step R to side, tap L beside R
5, 6, 7, 8Turn ¼ left stepping L fwd (3:00), turn ½ left stepping R back, turn ¼ left stepping L to side, point R to side (6:00)
JAZZ BOX CROSS ¼ RIGHT, HIP SWAYS, STOMP UP-FLICK
1, 2, 3, 4Cross R over L, turn ⅛ right stepping L back, turn ⅛ right stepping R to side, cross L over R (9:00)
5, 6, 7, 8Step R to side swaying hips right, sway hips left recovering weight on L, stomp R lightly beside L keeping weight on L, brush R flicking heel backwards
* ENDING: on last wall, dance up to 28 counts, add 4 counts to finish at the front
SIDE MAMBO ½ RIGHT, TOUCH
1, 2, 3, 4Step R to side swaying hips right (6:00), recover on L turning ¼ right, turn ¼ right stepping R to side, tap L beside R
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Melissa Lau (NZ) - January 2021
Melissa Lau (NZ) is a dynamic dancer and choreographer known for her innovative styles and captivating performances. With two exciting dance pieces featured in our archive, she continues to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike!Can't find the right video?
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